Whitlock whitewashes Horvat, Smith edges past Van Trijp

Friday, 25 February 2022 at 22:51

The second round line-up at the International Darts Open in Riesa is confirmed with Simon Whitlock and Jeff Smith moving through to face Michael Smith and Nathan Aspinall respectively.

Whitlock whitewashed Dragutin Horvat in double quick time meaning only Nico Kurz and Niko Springer will play in the final day of action from a home hope point of view in Riesa.

He averaged 96 and hit 66% on the doubles with Horvat down at a 75 average with 0/2 on the doubles and only one visit over 140.

While after enduring a 35-hour ordeal to reach Riesa from Canada, Smith made his trip worthwhile seeing off Danny van Trijp.

Van Trijp fought back from 1-5 to 4-5 before Smith managed to close it out with a 74 checkout and he will now face Aspinall tomorrow.

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𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸! It's a miserable return to Euro Tour action for Dragutin Horvat as Simon Whitlock completes a straight-legs victory in storm into the Second Round. He will face Michael Smith, tomorrow!